The "God of War" franchise began in 2005 and progressed up until 2010. On April 19, Sony officially announced the release of "God of War: Ascension" for next year. The series has been pretty successful, demonstrating a strong single player mode. However, many have been questioning if the new multiplayer mode, to be introduced, will dampen the game's original gaming experience and/or if it's even necessary.
It has become a trend: many popular single-player games/series are converting to multiplayer. We witness single-player games that really had no need for a multiplayer mode, so then make the assumption that it's the company's attempt to boost sales or simply see how far they can take it.
According to Strategy Informer. Wedbush-Morgan analyst Michael Pachter does not believe this strategy will improve sales.
"It's an interesting move, and something I think gamers will like, but it's odd to see it in a third-person game, and especially odd because it's not a shooter," Pachter stated. "I think GoW fans will live it, but am not sure it will move the needle on sales."
As much as I love "God of War," I must admit, it'll take me some effort to reposition my usual single-player expectations, into multiplayer ones; but who knows, it might just suprise me in a good way. So I'll remain optimistic.
"God of War: Ascension" will be the final installment in the "God of War" series and is set to be released in the spring of 2013 on Playstation 3 consoles.